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Payment by one family of a marriage to the other family
A dowry (or marriage portion) is a payment such as land, property, money, livestock, or a commercial asset that is paid by the bride's (woman's) family
Dowry
The dowry system in India refers to the durable goods, cash, and real or movable property that the bride's family gives to the groom, his parents, and
Dowry_system_in_India
Femicide to extort more dowry
Dowry deaths are the murder of married women who are killed or driven to suicide following dowry disputes often after the bride has been severely harassed
Dowry_death
Catholic title for England
Dowry of Mary (or Dowry of the Virgin, Our Lady's Dowry, and similar variations) is a title used in Catholic contexts to refer to England. It dates back
Dowry_of_Mary
1983 Indian film
Dowry Kalyanam (transl. Dowry Marriage) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film, written and directed by Visu and produced by S. Suseela. The
Dowry_Kalyanam
2003–2012 Indian court case
The 2003 Nisha Sharma dowry case was an anti-dowry lawsuit that has been cited as an illustrative example highlighting the potential for misuse of the
Nisha_Sharma_dowry_case
Money or other form of wealth paid by a groom or his family to the family of the bride
Bride price, bride-dowry, bride-wealth, bride service or bride token, is money, property, or other form of wealth paid by a groom or his family to the
Bride_price
Mathematical problem involving optimal stopping theory
decision theory. It is also known as the marriage problem, the sultan's dowry problem, the fussy suitor problem, the googol game, and the best choice
Secretary_problem
Form of domestic violence
form of dowry death, bride-burning occurs when a woman is murdered by her husband or his family for her family's refusal to pay additional dowry. The wife
Bride_burning
Culturally recognised union between people
banning dowry (see Dowry law in India). In Nepal, dowry was made illegal in 2009. Some authors believe that the giving and receiving of dowry reflects
Marriage
IdontWantDowry.com is India's first matrimonial website for dowry-free marriages. The website was launched on April 2, 2006, by Nalini Chidambaram, a senior
Idontwantdowry.com
Taiwanese short story collection
The Oxcart for Dowry (Chinese: 嫁妝一牛車) is a collection of short stories written by Taiwanese author Wang Chen-ho (王禎和). It was published in May 1969 by
The_Oxcart_for_Dowry
Science fiction short story by Ursula K. Le Guin
"The Dowry of Angyar" is a science fiction short story by American writer Ursula K. Le Guin, first published in 1964. It is the first work of the Hainish
The_Dowry_of_Angyar
Without a Dowry (Russian: Бесприданница) is a play by Alexander Ostrovsky that premiered on 22 November [O.S. 10 November] 1878 at the Maly Theater and
Without_a_Dowry
Play by Philip Massinger and Nathan Field
The Fatal Dowry is a late Jacobean era stage play, a tragedy written by Philip Massinger and Nathan Field, and first published in 1632. It represents
The_Fatal_Dowry
Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1662 to 1685
the English king accepted this proposal, then Philip IV would provide the dowry. For this purpose, the Spanish government proposed: Princess Anna Sophie
Catherine_of_Braganza
Box to collect items for married life
A hope chest, also called dowry chest, cedar chest, trousseau chest, or glory box, is a piece of furniture once commonly used by unmarried young women
Hope_chest
Indian women's rights activist (1933-2014)
daughters were killed as a result of dowry disputes, and for decades campaigned for justice and to change dowry practices in India. Together they founded
Satya_Rani_Chadha
laws in India. The earliest law was the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 which made the act of giving and receiving dowry a crime. In an effort to bolster the
Domestic_violence_in_India
1661 treaty of alliance England and Portugal
James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde. As well as a cash payment, Catherine's dowry also brought with it the settlements of Bombay. England also gained Tangier
Marriage_Treaty
1937 Soviet film
Without a Dowry (Russian: Бесприданница, romanized: Bespridannitsa) is a 1937 Soviet drama film directed by Yakov Protazanov and starring Nina Alisova
Without_a_Dowry_(film)
1953 Soviet film
Bride with a Dowry (Russian: Свадьба с приданым) is a 1953 Soviet musical comedy film directed by Tatyana Lukashevich and Boris Ravenskih. The film tells
Bride_with_a_Dowry
Dowry town (Czech: věnné město) was a town that had been devoted by a Bohemian king to his wife – the queen consort. This was sometimes indicated by the
Dowry_town
Indian serial killer
unable to pay dowry or were unable to find suitable husbands. Kumar would offer these women that he would marry them without asking for a dowry. He would
Mohan_Kumar_(serial_killer)
The Romanians Dowry ((in Romanian): Zestrea Românilor), is a Romanian Television documentary serial dedicated to the traditional culture and civilization
The_Romanians_Dowry
1932 film
Modern Dowry (German: Moderne Mitgift) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by E. W. Emo and starring Mártha Eggerth, Georg Alexander, and Leo Slezak
Modern_Dowry
Square in Bristol, England
‹ The template Infobox street is being considered for merging. › Dowry Square is a square and green space in the Hotwells area of Bristol, England. It
Dowry_Square
Group in the Indian state
persistent dowry inflation in Kerala from the 1970s onward, and in recent years the state has had the highest average dowry in India. Dowry-related abuse
Women_in_Kerala
City-state in ancient Greece
how land was bought, sold, and inherited, or whether daughters received dowries. However, from early on there were marked differences of wealth within
Sparta
Kidnapping men for marriage
Pradesh, where dowry demands are high. Demanding a dowry has been illegal in India for over 50 years, since the passage of the Dowry Prohibition Act
Groom_kidnapping
Social classification practised in India
supply and sanitation Water disputes Family Cohabitation Domestic violence Dowry system Family planning Joint family Infertility Nuclear family Polyandry
Caste_system_in_India
Tracing of kinship through the male line
Monogamy Polygyny Polygamy Concubinage Polyandry Bride price Bride service Dowry Parallel / cross cousins Cousin marriage Levirate Sororate Posthumous marriage
Patrilineality
Social institution in the classical Roman civilization
her property. In later developments, the bride retained control over her dowry; the resources of both parties formed a heritable estate. During the Republican
Marriage_in_ancient_Rome
South African politician, farmer and newsreader (1946–2014)
Jacobus Johannes "Cobus" Dowry (7 December 1946 – 5 May 2014) was a South African politician who served in the Western Cape Executive Council from 2002
Cobus_Dowry
Ongoing criminal investigation in India
Rashi Abrol and Rashi's father, alleged that she had been subjected to dowry related harassment by her husband, Samarth Singh and her mother-in-law,
Death_of_Twisha_Sharma
1813 novel by Jane Austen
elope with Darcy's 15-year-old sister, Georgiana, for her considerable dowry. Mr Darcy also writes that he separated Jane and Bingley because he believed
Pride_and_Prejudice
1952 film
Dahej (Dowry) is a 1950 Hindi social family drama film based on the dowry system directed by V. Shantaram. Produced by Rajkamal Kalamandir, the director
Dahej_(film)
Capital of Maharashtra, India
Empire, and subsequently to the East India Company in 1661, as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza in her marriage to Charles II of England. Beginning
Mumbai
Prejudice or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender
those convicted a chance at survival. Dowry deaths result from the killing of women who are unable to pay the high dowry price for their marriage. According
Sexism
2022 Indian film by Aanand L. Rai
curse of the dowry system and vows to make his remaining three sisters capable enough to choose their own husbands and marry without dowry. Lala breaks
Raksha_Bandhan_(film)
Chinese cake once used as a wedding gift
Marry girl cake or dowry cake is a traditional Chinese cake that was once a ceremonial cake used as a wedding gift in the traditional Chinese wedding
Dowry_cake
Indian politician
profession. Now currently he is on bail for his daughter in law's dowry harassment and dowry death case. "Former BSP leader Narendra Kashyap joins BJP". Business
Narendra_Kumar_Kashyap
1996 German film
Dangerous Dowry (German: Nur aus Liebe) is 1996 German action thriller film written and directed by Dennis Satin starring Katja Riemann, Hannes Jaenicke
Dangerous_Dowry
Indian men's rights activists are organised around legal issues such as anti-dowry laws, divorce, and child custody, which they believe are biased against
Men's rights movement in India
Men's_rights_movement_in_India
King of Scotland from 1567 to 1625, King of England and Ireland from 1603
formally at the Bishop's Palace in Oslo on 23 November. James received a dowry of 75,000 Danish dalers and a gift of 10,000 dalers from his mother-in-law
James_VI_and_I
Public health issue of violent acts against women
Violence against women in Tamil Nadu includes molestation, abduction, dowry-related violence, and domestic violence. The police recorded 1,130 cases during
Violence against women in Tamil Nadu
Violence_against_women_in_Tamil_Nadu
1990 Indian comedy-drama film
unemployment and the women who get victimised for the societal obsession with the dowry system. Rameshan and Jose are best friends coming from similar backgrounds
Malayogom
Season of television series
CeCe dies. Title reference: The 1986 film Crossroads. 104 17 "The Princess Dowry" Andrew McCarthy Jake Coburn February 27, 2012 (2012-02-27) 1.11 Blair thinks
Gossip_Girl_season_5
to marry one of his granddaughters and offered her weight in silver as dowry. Lord Bolton then adds he chose the fattest bride available and she has
List of Game of Thrones characters
List_of_Game_of_Thrones_characters
Form of dyadic relationship
from Japan to Ireland that practice social monogamy, sexual monogamy and dowry (i.e. "diverging devolution", that allow property to be inherited by children
Monogamy
Manner in which humans engage sexually
Non-romantic friendship Alliance Cross-sex Female Male Practices Bride price dower dowry service Homogamy Hypergamy Infidelity Sexual activity Transgression Repression
Human_sexual_activity
Brahmin Community
saw them conform more closely to the classical Brahmin practices, such as dowry marriage, while the Bhathela continued to follow the brideprice system for
Anavil
City in Turkey
Republic of Armenia, Vol. IV, pp. 253–261. Morack, Ellinor (2017-03-14). The Dowry of the State?: The Politics of Abandoned Property and the Population Exchange
Kars
Indian screenwriter and film director (1945–2020)
director was Manal Kayiru (1982). Most of his films including Manal Kayiru, Dowry Kalyanam (1983), Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986), Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi
Visu
Assets reserved for a wife in case her husband dies
marriage by the bride is called a dowry. But the word dower has been used since Chaucer (The Clerk's Tale) in the sense of dowry, and is recognized as a definition
Dower
2012 video game
matchmaking site Shaadi.com to help raise awareness of dowry harassment in India. In India, dowry is the payment in cash or other valuable property given
Angry_Brides
King of England from 1189 to 1199
taken control of Gisors and the Vexin, which had been part of Margaret's dowry. Early in the 1160s there had been suggestions Richard should marry Alys
Richard_I_of_England
Female spouse; woman who is married
typically made, including: the bride or her family bring her husband a dowry, the husband or his family pay a bride price to the bride's family, both
Wife
Apparatus, equipment, or furnishing used for a particular activity
included in her dowry. The term originated in Roman law, but ultimately comes from Greek παράφερνα (parápherna), "beyond (para) the dowry (phernē)". These
Paraphernalia
Suicide of an Indian engineer
to matrimonial disputes in India, regarding discrimination against men, dowry laws, judicial corruption in India, and mental health awareness. Subhash
Suicide_of_Atul_Subhash
Ancient Greek goddess of love
sunrise. After exposing them, Hephaestus asks Zeus for his wedding gifts and dowry to be returned to him; by the time of the Trojan War, he is married to Charis/Aglaea
Aphrodite
Varied tribal groups in the Indian subcontinent
supply and sanitation Water disputes Family Cohabitation Domestic violence Dowry system Family planning Joint family Infertility Nuclear family Polyandry
Adivasi
1988 Indian film
receive dowry in protest against the dowry system. And he acts against his mother's wishes; Mohan marries Uma (Bhavya) without asking for any dowry. He arranges
Avale_Nanna_Hendthi
Kalenjin wedding ritual
is a Kalenjin wedding ritual which involves the negotiation of a brides dowry. There are variations in practice between the various sub-tribes, with the
Koito
Marital union organized by parties other than the couple
made to help female victims of dowry-related violence. Dowry-related violence is when the groom's family demands a dowry from the bride's family before
Arranged_marriage
Indian comedy series
village, celebrating 25 years without crime, is thrown into chaos when a dowry motorbike mysteriously disappears. With the jubilee trophy, an upcoming
Dupahiya
American activist
other children. It was customary to offer a dowry for a daughter, and so James Mink offered a large dowry for his daughter's hand and there's evidence
James_Mink
1984 film
Dwarkish, Mahalakshmi and Jai Jagadish. The film is a remake of Tamil film Dowry Kalyanam (1983). The movie revolves around the herculian effort of a middle-class
Madhuve_Madu_Tamashe_Nodu
Social advocacy movement
protect them from dowry death and bride burnings. SIFF is a men's rights organization in India that focuses on abuse of anti-dowry laws against men. SIFF
Men's_rights_movement
Queen of England from 1533 to 1536
Piers's son James and Anne Boleyn. She would bring her Ormond inheritance as dowry and thus end the dispute. The plan ended in failure, perhaps because Sir
Anne_Boleyn
Cultural rule that prohibits incest
Monogamy Polygyny Polygamy Concubinage Polyandry Bride price Bride service Dowry Parallel / cross cousins Cousin marriage Levirate Sororate Posthumous marriage
Incest_taboo
2014 Indian film by Habib Faisal
who is looking for a suitable match for her but can't afford to pay big dowry, which will only get her some uncouth crude fellow. This doesn't make Gullu
Daawat-e-Ishq
1993 Indian film
Sthreedhanam (English: Dowry) is a 1993 Malayalam family drama film directed by the duo Anil-Babu and starring Jagadeesh, Urvashi and Meena in major roles
Sthreedhanam
Concept of marriage in Hindu tradition
life. Dowry, the practice of the bride's family gifting property or money to her husband, is still prevalent despite the enactment of the Dowry Prohibition
Marriage_in_Hinduism
supply and sanitation Water disputes Family Cohabitation Domestic violence Dowry system Family planning Joint family Infertility Nuclear family Polyandry
Prostitution_in_India
British joint-stock company (1600–1858)
Chittagong, and Bombay; Portugal later ceded Bombay to England as part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza on her marriage to King Charles II. The East India
East_India_Company
King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 to 1685
23 June 1661, a marriage treaty was signed; England acquired Catherine's dowry of the port of Tangier in North Africa, the Seven Islands of Bombay in India
Charles_II_of_England
War over lands in Burgundy, 1477–1482/1493
Burgundy (Franche-Comté) and County of Artois, they were treated as Margaret's dowry, and thus remained in French hands. France agreed to return the affluent
War of the Burgundian Succession
War_of_the_Burgundian_Succession
Indian drama television series
Dahej Daasi (transl. Dowry Maid) is an Indian Hindi social drama television series produced by Mustang Films, which premiered on 12 February 2024 on Nazara
Dahej_Daasi
2022 Indian film by Chella Ayyavu
getting her married much harder. Keerthi also refuses grooms who ask for dowry from her family. Ganesan is visiting his friend Ratnam, who is trying to
Gatta_Kusthi
President of India since 2022
"Draupadi Murmu: Biography, early life, marriage and the story of her dowry". True Scoop News. 21 July 2022. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022
Droupadi_Murmu
2002 book by Mala Sen
Death by Fire: Sati, Dowry Death and Female Infanticide in Modern India is a book authored by Mala Sen, and published by Rutgers University Press in 2002
Death_by_Fire_(book)
Royal Navy officer (1758–1805)
affection for her. In response, her uncle John Herbert offered him a massive dowry. Both Herbert and Nisbet concealed the fact that their famed riches were
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
Horatio_Nelson,_1st_Viscount_Nelson
Services rendered by a bridegroom
the bridegroom to a bride's family as a bride price or part of one (see dowry). Bride service and bride wealth models frame anthropological discussions
Bride_service
development and progress to mental health disorders. While Indian laws on rape, dowry and adultery have women's safety at heart, these highly discriminatory practices
Gender_inequality_in_India
1994 Indian film
Muthyala Subbaiah starring Maheswari, Ali, and Anand. The film is based on dowry problems in Telugu community. It won two Nandi Awards. The film was remade
Ammayi_Kapuram
2025 film by Jothish Shankar
church walls. Bruno's mother is eager to get Steffi married, but in Kollam's dowry-driven society, they struggle to meet the demands. The family arranges Steffi's
Ponman
Indian actor and film producer (born 1967)
received mixed reviews. The Hindu wrote "The film's engaging powerful anti-dowry sentiments, along with Akshay's brilliant comic timing, ensures that there
Akshay_Kumar
from their loved one. The Sikh Gurus spoke against the common practice of dowry when a gift of money or valuables had to be given by the bride's family
Women in the Guru Granth Sahib
Women_in_the_Guru_Granth_Sahib
Christian church based in Rome
of Fátima Guadalupe Knock La Salette Lourdes Miraculous Medal Walsingham Dowry of Mary Key Marian feast days Mother of God (1 January) Candlemas (2 February)
Catholic_Church
English noblewoman (1496 – before July 1527)
Elizabeth de Vere (née Trussell), Countess of Oxford (1496 – before July 1527) was an English noblewoman. As a young child she became a royal ward. She
Elizabeth Trussell, Countess of Oxford
Elizabeth_Trussell,_Countess_of_Oxford
Public health issue of violent acts against women
not reported to the police. A dowry death is the murder or suicide of a married woman caused by a dispute over her dowry. In some cases, husbands and in-laws
Violence against women in India
Violence_against_women_in_India
Deliberate killing of newborn female children
regions where women are not employed in agriculture and regions in which dowries are the norm. In 1871, in The Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation
Female_infanticide
Women born between the 5th and 15th century who did not marry
than women from wealthier classes, as they had to accumulate sufficient dowries. Generally, noblewomen married at the youngest ages. While there tended
Single women in the Middle Ages
Single_women_in_the_Middle_Ages
Holy Roman Emperor from 1519 to 1556
him in age, was fluent in Spanish and provided him with a very handsome dowry of 900,000 doblas de oro castellanas, which would help to solve the financial
Charles_V,_Holy_Roman_Emperor
Roman civilisation from the 8th century BC to the 5th century AD
Divorce required the consent of one party, along with the return of any dowry. Both parents had power over their children during their minority and adulthood
Ancient_Rome
Orthodox monastery in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Retrieved 2025-11-05. "St. Alban's Press". The Dowry Workshop. Retrieved 2025-11-05. "The Imperial Warrant". The Dowry Workshop. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
Botel_Abbey
1990 film directed by Arun Bhatt
give nor receive dowry in protest against the dowry system. Shashi had an older sister who lost her life being a victim of the dowry system. Acting against
Jawani_Zindabad
2025 film by Sethunath Padmakumar
files a complaint accusing him and his family of domestic violence and dowry harassment under Section 498A. The allegations lead to Sahadevan's arrest
Aabhyanthara_Kuttavaali
Duchess of Villena
favourite, Álvaro de Luna, in 1420. They did not receive all of her dowry until 1427. Her dowry included the Dukedom of Villena. Their marriage was childless
Infanta Catherine, Duchess of Villena
Infanta_Catherine,_Duchess_of_Villena
DOWRY
DOWRY
Biblical
dowry; endowedgift
Biblical
the dowry of God
Boy/Male
Biblical
The Lord's dowry, having a dowry.
Girl/Female
Biblical
The dowry of God.
Biblical
having a dowry
Biblical
Jehovah dowry; having a dowry,Jehovah-given,whom Jehovah gave
Boy/Male
Biblical
Having a dowry.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Dowry, endowed.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Having a dowry.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Dowry, endowed.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Dowry of the people.
Biblical
dowry of the people
DOWRY
DOWRY
Girl/Female
Indian
Life, Woman
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Holy Place
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, English
Male Sheep; Ram
Boy/Male
Portuguese Spanish American German
Famous ruler.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Cloud
Male
Irish
Irish Gaelic name FLANNABHRA means "red eyebrows."
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Beauty; Gift
Girl/Female
German
Active.
Girl/Female
Spanish
Love.
Boy/Male
Biblical Greek
The prince of the people.
DOWRY
DOWRY
DOWRY
DOWRY
DOWRY
n.
A gift or presents for the bride, on espousal. See Dower.
n.
A wife's fortune; a dowry.
n.
A marriage portion; dowry.
a.
Forming no part of the dowry; as, extradotal property.
n.
Dowry brought by a bride to her husband.
pl.
of Dowry
n.
A gift; endowment.
n.
That which a woman brings to a husband in marriage; dowry.
n.
The money, goods, or estate, which a woman brings to her husband in marriage; a bride's portion on her marriage. See Note under Dower.